Salvation Army Correctional and Justice Service

My name is Elizabeth Bristow, but people call me Lisa for short.  I completed my Bachelor of Arts at the University of Windsor, majoring in Criminology and Communication Studies.  I earned a Master’s degree in Sociology, specializing in Criminology at the University of Windsor.  I completed my second year of my Master’s degree while in my first year of a joint law degree program at the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy.I knew I wanted to practice criminal law from a young age, dedicating pretty much my entire life to becoming a criminal lawyer. 

This culminated in me becoming a partner in the largest criminal defence firm in Canada, Rusonik, O'Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP a decade ago.I am a member in good standing of the Criminal Lawyers' Association, the Toronto Lawyers Association and the Law Society of Ontario. I practice throughout Ontario, but primarily in the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario.  I have vigorously and successfully defended all types of criminal cases.  Working hard isn't hard for me.  I love what I do.  I love defending people.  It's my passion.I accept retainers of all types, including legal aid certificates, and am a member of Legal Aid Ontario's Gladue Panel.